Facts for Members

April 2011

FACTS FOR MEMBERS

ASTM COMMITTEE A01 ON

STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL

AND RELATED ALLOYS

PREFACE

The basic philosophy, rules and information that guide Committee A01 are provided in this pamphlet. It is not meant to be a substitute for either the formal Bylaws of ASTM, Committee A01 Bylaws or the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees. This pamphlet will enable all A01 members to understand the structure and operations of the Committee.

Members can download a copy of the following ASTM documents from the A01 Web page (

Bylaws of Committee A01 (Committee Documents Link)
Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees
Form and Style for ASTM Standards
Technical Committee Officer Handbook

INTRODUCTION

HISTORY

2005COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

Principal Activities

Liaison Activities

Miscellaneous

2005INFORMATION ITEMS

Attachment I:Structure of ASTM Committee A01

Attachment II:Scopes of the Subcommittees

Attachment III:Development of ASTM Standards (Ballot Process)

Attachment IV:Procedures for A01 and Subcommittee Membership

Attachment V:Subcommittee Report to A01

Attachment VI:Committee A01 Awards and Recipients

ASTM COMMITTEE A01 ON STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL AND RELATED ALLOYS

FACTS FOR MEMBERS

I. INTRODUCTION

ASTM was founded in 1902 for the purpose of promoting knowledge of the materials of engineering and for standardizing specifications and methods of testing. Each of the more than 130 technical committees is responsible for developing standards in its own area of interest and expertise, while following the principles of due process, open debate, and fair treatment of all interests that have been established by the parent ASTM organization.

Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys is one of these technical committees. A sharp rise in A01 membership occurred in 1973 with the absorption of Committee A10 on Fe-Cr, Fe-Cr-Ni and Related Alloys in to Committee A01. At present, more than 800individuals are engaged in the work of Committee A01 and its Subcommittees.

2005HISTORY

Committee A01 dates back to the very beginning of ASTM, formed in 1898, as the American Section of the International Association for Testing Materials (IATM). The first American Committee was on Standard Specifications of Testing Iron and Steel, which became known as Committee A on Standard Specifications for Steel, and subsequently as Committee A01 on Standard Specifications for Steel. Today, we are known as Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys.

The first meeting of the American Section of (IATM) was held in June 1898 with some 30 members present. Mr. Mansfield Merriman, Professor of Civil Engineering and Mathematics at LehighUniversity, in his first speech as Chairman of ASTM, supplied the reason for the formation of ASTM. Prior to the 1800s, according to Merriman, very little was known about metal properties, and test methods were less than perfect.

At this meeting, six problems were identified as the root cause of many steel failures. It became apparent that there was a need to correct this lack of information, improve steels and perform more physical tests in order to gain uniformity of products.

The original 20 some persons at the first meeting has grown to over 800 members, and from the original committee to our current A01 Main Committee, comprised of 28 Subcommittees and 7 Sections of 2 of the Subcommittees. See Attachment II for the scopes of these Subcommittees and Sections.

We started with but a single specification, A01, for Steel Rails, now titled, “Specification for Carbon Tee Rails”. Currently, approximately 500 specifications fill the six volumes of Section 1, Iron and Steel Products, Annual Book of Standards.

Committee A01 has accomplished many fine things in our first one hundred years, as a community of professionals in the steel industry comprised both of suppliers and users. A significant part of this greatness, from the Committee’s foundation until today, has been its membership. There is no doubt that Committee A01 will be as great or greater in its second 100 years! We invite you to join us.

CHAIRMEN OF A01

1899-1913 / W.R. Webster
1913-1918 / C.D. Young
1918-1920 / J.A. Capp
1920-1926 / F.M. Waring
1926-1932 / J.B. Young
1932-1938 / H.H. Morgan
1938-1953 / N.L. Mochel
1953-1956 / H.B. Oatley
1956-1958 / W.F. Collin
1958-1964 / J.J. Kanter
1964-1971 / A.O. Schaeffer
1971-1976 / I.A. Rohring
1976-1980 / A. Van Echo
1980-1986 / O.L. Nordin
1986-1992 / H.E. Lunt
1992-1998 / A.S. Melilli
1998-2004 / B.M. Dingman
2004-2009 / J. K. Mahaney, Jr.
2010- / G.M. Cobb

COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

2005Principal Activities

The principal activity of Committee A01 is the development of standard test methods,

specifications, practices, terminology and classifications for steel, stainless steel and related products. Since preparing the first ASTM standard in 1898, the committee has prepared over 1000 standards approved by ASTM. Publications in which these methods or specifications appear include:

1. ASTM Annual Book of Standards, Volume 01.01, 01.02, 01.03, 01.04, 01.05 and 01.06.

2. ASME Boiler and pressure Vessel Code Section II Part A.

B. Liaison Activities

ASTM Committee A01 on Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys produce standards for use by design and construction organizations such as ANSI, ASME, and BOCA. The committee does not generally have liaison activities with user organizations, but the user organizations normally have liaison activities with A01. Committee A01 cooperates with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in the development of the United States position for the International Organization for Standards (ISO), Technical Committee 17 (TC 17) on Steel. Several A01 members serve on the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for ISO/TC 17. A01 also participates in ISO activities of TC5/SC1 on steel tubes, TC11/SC1 on materials for boiler and pressure vessels, TC105 on steel wire ropes, TC111 on round steel link chains, lifting hooks and accessories, and ICASI – International Committee for Analysis of Steel and Iron..

Within the ASTM family, Committee A01 maintains contact with a number of other technical committees which are active in the fields of interest to A01 members. Some of these committees are:

A05Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Products

E01Analytical Chemistry for Metals, Ores and Related Materials

E04Metallography

E07Nondestructive Testing

E08Fatigue and Fracture

E28Mechanical Testing

F16Fasteners

G01Corrosion of Metals

The above committees usually meet at the same time and place as Committee A01 during the biannual Committee Weeks in May and November of every year.

2005Miscellaneous Activities

The committee’s other activities fall within the area defined in its scope as promotion of

knowledge of cast or wrought steels, stainless steels and related alloys. To achieve this objective the committee sponsors special technical publications and symposiums.

Generally symposiums are held when there is a specific need within Committee A01 to present and discuss new developments in technology and testing techniques. Usually the symposiums have international participation. Papers and discussions presented at symposiums are often published as an ASTM publication.

Subcommittees of Committee A01 may conduct cooperative laboratory test programs to evaluate new test methods and improvements in existing methods. Subcommittees are required to officially file Research Reports with the Society to receive assigned permanent RR numbers. Individuals may avail themselves of this information by requesting the appropriate RR number

from ASTM Headquarters.

Some members of A01 also promote knowledge as instructors for the ASTM Technical & Professional Training courses. Courses currently being offered related to steel are (1) Mechanical Metallurgy and ASTM Test Method A 370, (2) Selection, Specification, and Application of Stainless Steels, and (3) Understanding ASTM Steel Standards.

ATTACHMENT I: STRUCTURE OF ASTM COMMITTEE A01

ASTM

COMMITTEE AO1 ON STEEL, STAINLESS STEEL AND RELATED ALLOYS

EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE

TASK GROUPS

SUBCOMMITTEES

TASK GROUPS

SECTIONS

TASK GROUPS

ATTACHMENT II: SCOPES OF THE SUBCOMMITTEES

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.01 ON STEEL RAILS AND ACCESSORIES

Subcommittee A01.01 has jurisdiction over the specifications for steel rails and accessories including standard tee rails, crane rails, girder rails, joint bars, tie plates, track spikes, screw spikes, and track nuts and bolts.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.02 ON STRUCTURALSTEELFORBRIDGES, BUILDINGS, ROLLING STOCK AND SHIPS

Subcommittee A01.02 has jurisdiction over specification requirements for rolled steel plates, shapes, sheet piling and bars for structural use for bridges, buildings, ships, rolling stock and general construction applications.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.03 ON STEEL ROD AND WIRE

Subcommittee A01.03 has jurisdiction over the classifications, specifications, test methods and the engineering use of alloyed and plain carbon steel rods and wire, including uncoated and non-metallic coated spring wire.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.05 ON STEEL REINFORCEMENT

Subcommittee A01.05 has jurisdiction over the development and maintenance of product specifications for 1.) steel reinforcement for reinforced, prestressed and precast concrete for structures, highway, railroad and masonry construction and for all forms and grades of steel reinforcing bars, bar mats, wire, welded wire fabric, prestressing wire, bars and strand, can coated reinforcement and 2.) steel fibers for fiber reinforced concrete, and over the development and maintenance of test methods for the evaluation, inspection and quality control of such products.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.06 ON STEEL FORGINGS AND BILLETS

Subcommittee A01.06 has jurisdiction over standards for:

Steel forgings
Steel blooms, billets and slabs for forgings
Forging inspection and testing practices not adequately covered by other ASTM Committees.

The standard writing and maintenance activity is managed by three sections with the following titles and scopes:

Section A01.06.01 on Power Generation and Nuclear Forgings – This Section has jurisdiction over standards for the manufacture and testing of forgings used for gas and steam turbines, generators, pressure vessels, and nuclear applications.

Section A01.06.02 on General Industrial and Railroad Forgings – This Section is responsible for writing and maintaining standard specifications for forgings covering a wide range of sizes and applications, and includes the forging standards previously the responsibility of Subcommittee A01.07.

Section A01.06.03on Test Methods – This Section has the responsibility for managing the writing and maintenance activities for forging examination and testing practices not adequately covered by other ASTM Committees.

Additionally A01.06 will assist Committee A01 in planning and participation in technical meetings and symposia intended to advance the state of the art in steel forgings

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.09 ON CARBON STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS

Subcommittee A01.09 has the responsibility to prepare standards covering tubular products of carbon steels under the jurisdiction of committee A01.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.10 ON STAINLESS AND ALLOY STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTS

Subcommittee A01.10 has the responsibility to prepare specifications and standards covering tubular products of stainless and alloy steels under the jurisdiction of Committee A01.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.11 ON STEEL PLATES FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

Subcommittee A01.11 has jurisdiction over the specifications for carbon and alloy rolled steel plates for boilers, pressure vessels and other components. Subcommittee A01.11 prepares specifications for steel plates that have material properties such as predictable low and high temperature short time mechanical properties, notch toughness, low transition temperatures, creep resistance and weldability.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.13 ON MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL TESTING AND PROCESSING METHODS OF STEEL PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES

Subcommittee A01.13 is responsible for standards for mechanical and chemical testing evaluation of testing laboratories, processing methods, and other testing that is common to more than one A01 Subcommittee, except that corrosion testing is not within its scope. A01.13 is the prime A01 interface with test method committees, such as committees E01, and E28, and laboratory evaluation and accreditation committees, such as E36. A01.13 does not have responsibility for establishing data reporting or acceptance requirements, these are established by the subcommittees having jurisdiction over the product standards. Product subcommittees may write annexes or appendices that are applicable to their products for inclusion in A01.13 standards when A01.13 agrees.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.14 ON METHODS OF CORROSION TESTING

Subcommittee A01.14 has the responsibility for the preparation and revision of standards for acceptance corrosion testing of, and the descaling and cleaning of stainless steels and related alloys under the jurisdiction of committee A01.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.15 ON BARS

Subcommittee A01.15 has jurisdiction over standards pertaining to carbon and alloy steel bars in the as-rolled, cold finished, or heat treated conditions for general engineering applications. The subcommittee also maintains standards for some products manufactured from steel bars, such as, fence posts, and industrial springs.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.17 ON FLAT ROLLED AND WROUGHT STAINLES STEEL PRODUCTS

Subcommittee A01.17 has the responsibility to prepare and maintain standard specifications covering wrought plate, sheet, strip, billet, bar, wire, structural shapes, and general purpose forgings of stainless steel and related alloys under the jurisdiction of Committee A01.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.18 ON STEEL CASTINGS

Subcommittee A01.18 has jurisdiction over the specifications or standards for steel, stainless steel, and related alloys in the form of castings for pressure containing parts and general engineering applications for use in benign as well as corrosive environments at low temperatures, ambient, and elevated temperatures.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.19 ON SHEET STEEL AND STRIP

Subcommittee A01.19 has jurisdiction over carbon, high-strength low-alloy, high strength, and alloy hot and cold rolled steel sheets and strip and cold rolled carbon spring steel. Responsibilities of the Subcommittee include the classification, specification requirements, methods of test, questions of utility, and related subjects dealing with such materials.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.20 ON TIN MILL PRODUCTS

Subcommittee A01.20 has jurisdiction over the classification, specification requirements, test methods, and related subjects pertaining to Tin Mill Products. Tin Mill Products include Electrolytic Tin Plate; Electrolytic Tin Coated, Cold-Rolled Sheet; Black Plate; Black Plate Electrolytic Chromium Coated; and similar products.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.22 ON STEEL FORGINGS AND WROUGHT FITTINGS FOR PIPING APPLICATIONS AND BOLTING MATERIALS FOR PIPING AND SPECIAL PURPOSE APPLICAITONS

To develop and maintain standards for steel 1.) forgings, flanges, forged valve bodies, and wrought fittings for piping applications in the utility, petroleum, chemical, nuclear, pressure vessel, and similar industries, and 2.) bolting materials for high and low temperature use in piping and special purpose applications in these industries.

Section A01.22.01 on Steel Bolting Materials for Piping and Special Purpose Applications –

To develop and maintain standards for steel bolting and bolting materials for high and low temperature use in piping and special purpose applications in the utility, petroleum, chemical, nuclear, pressure vessel, and similar industries.

Section A01.22.02 on Wrought Steel Fittings for Piping Applications – To develop and maintain standards for wrought steel fittings for piping applications in the utility, petroleum, chemical, nuclear, pressure vessel, and similar industries.

Section A01.22.03 on Steel Forgings for Piping Applications – To develop and maintain standards for steel forgings, flanges, and forged valve bodies for piping applications in the utility, petroleum, chemical, nuclear, pressure vessel, and similar industries.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.27 ON STEEL CHAIN

Subcommittee A01.27 has as its scope the preparation and maintenance of specifications and practices for steel chain and related components. This includes welded link chain, stamped metal chain, weldless wire wrapped chain, sling assemblies, and common chain attachments and components.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.28 ON BEARING STEELS

Subcommittee A01.28 has jurisdiction over the standards for steels commonly used for ball and roller bearings. This subcommittee is responsible for preparing, reviewing ,and maintaining these standards, and assuring that they reflect current technology.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.29 ON TOOL STEELS

Subcommittee A01.29 is charged with the responsibility of preparing and reviewing standards and specifications for carbon, alloy, and high speed tool steels. The forms comprise rolled bar, plate, bar cut from plate, bar shapes, billets, forgings, and cast tools. Such products are commonly produced by forging, rolling, drawing or casting.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.90 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

To give the committee executive direction.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.91 ON EDITORIAL

Subcommittee A01.91 shall promote uniform and proper editorial practice for Committee A01 by the following means:

1. Facilitate conformance with the mandatory requirements of the ‘Form and Style for ASTM Standards” (Blue Book).

2. Maintain and promote the use of the “Standard Guide for Procedures and Form of Product Specifications for Steel, Stainless Steel and Related Alloys”.

3. Include in the membership the chairman, or designate representative, from every technical subcommittee in A01.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.92 ON TERMINOLOGY

Subcommittee A01.92 shall coordinate terminology for Committee A01 by the following means:

1. Correlate and consolidate terminology used in the standards under the jurisdiction of committee A01 with respect to proper form, consistency, and lack of conflict, as far as possible.

2. Prepare as deemed necessary or advisable technically based clear and unambiguous terminology essential to the field of interest of committee A01.

3. Promptly review terminology referred to it.

4. Prepare and maintain terminology standards for committee A01.

5. Maintain liaison with the Committee on Terminology.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.93 ON AWARDS

Subcommittee A01.93 on Awards shall be responsible for selecting recipients for A01 Committee awards, preparing nominations for Society awards, and implementing other means for recognizing individual contributions and achievements when authorized by the Executive Subcommittee or the Society.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.94 ON U.S. GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR STEEL MILL AND FOUNDRY PRODUCTS

Subcommittee A01.94 shall:

1. Provide a forum for discussion of matters related to standards for procurement of steel mill and foundry products and services

2. Establish a conduit for dialog with government agencies, specifically aimed at resolution of problems with federal agencies, their requirements and documents, and

3. Maintain a system to expedite the replacement of government documents with ASTM standards for commercial steel mill and foundry products.

SUBCOMMITTEE A01.95 THE U.S. COMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL STANDARDIZATION OF STEEL

The principal activity of Subcommittee A01.95 is to provide the USA input to ISO committees involved in the development of test methods, specifications, practices, terminology and classifications for steel, stainless steel and related products.

ISO TC17 on Steel represents the greatest effort: however, other International Standardization of Steel activities may be included based on the interest and the approval of A01.95 members.

Facts for Members

ASTM COMMITTEE A01 ON

PREFACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION